Familial occurrence of nonsyndromal multiple supernumerary teeth. A rare condition

• Published in: The Angle orthodontist Vol. 76; no. 5; pp. 891 - 897
• Main Authors: Orhan, Ayşe Işil, Ozer, Levent, Orhan, Kaan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2006
• Subjects: Bicuspid - abnormalities; Child; Dentistry; Humans; Male; Mandible; Maxilla; Molar - abnormalities; Radiography, Panoramic; Tooth, Impacted - genetics; Tooth, Supernumerary - genetics

The occurrence of multiple supernumerary teeth is a rare phenomenon and is often found in association with syndromes such as cleidocranial dysplasia, Gardners syndrome, or cleft lip and palate. Only a few examples of nonsyndromal multiple supernumerary teeth have been reported in the literature. The...